Alcohol, Drugs and Substance Abuse

Substance Misuse

Windsor and Maidenhead Drug & Alcohol Action Team (DAAT)

The small team (based in Maidenhead) coordinates treatment and services for substance misusers in the borough.  The DAAT direct their work to meet the objectives of the National Drug Strategy 2008 to 2018 i.e.

• Protecting communities through tackling drug supply, drug-related crime and anti-social behaviour
• Preventing harm to children, young people and families affected by drug misuse
• Delivering new approaches to drug treatment and social re-integration
• Public information campaigns, communications and community engagement

The DAAT are the lead agency for the Prolific and Priority Offender (PPO) scheme and work closely with a wide range of partners including the Police, Probation Service and Primary Care Trust in an effort to reduce the harm caused by drug and alcohol misuse.

For more information about the work of the DAAT, please contact:

Tel. 01628 796362.  Email: DAAT@rbwm.gov.uk

If you think you, or someone in your family, might benefit from any service provided by Social Services and you would like us to contact you by phone or email, please complete the Social Services Contact Us/Self Referral Online Form and someone will be in touch with you as soon as possible.

Drugs

For drug information, advice and treatment, contact our T2 service, which is based in Maidenhead town centre.

T2 offers a fast, accessible and confidential service, for anyone living in the Royal Borough who wants to reduce, stabilise or stop using drugs.  They also provide support for colleagues, friends and family members who are affected.

You will be able to talk to a project worker in confidence and receive support, information and advice.  After an assessment, a plan will be developed with you to help make positive changes in your life.

T2 offers a wide range of services such as a needle exchange, alternative therapies, and progress2work support to help you gain a job.  'Chatterbox', a  group to support parents and carers of drug users, is held every other Tuesday between 6.30pm and 8pm.  For more information contact the number below.

T2
Sands Court,
Grove Road,
Maidenhead,
Berkshire SL6 1LW 
Tel. 01628 683 260 
Email. T2@turning-point.co.uk

T2 is open Monday to Friday, 10am - 4pm.  Late night opening is on Thursday until 8pm.

T2 Young People's Service

This service is open to young people who are concerned about their own drug or alcohol use or that of a family member.  Young people are seen on an outreach basis within local venues or can attend young people's drop-ins at the T2 building on Monday and Wednesday evenings between 5.30pm and 8pm.  The service offers drug education and awareness, one-to-one support, group work and alternative therapies.  Diversionary projects such as music and art are also available. For more information contact T2 on 01628 683 260.

Alcohol

Services for alcohol misusers in East Berkshire are limited.  If you have concerns about your alcohol use, in the first instance contact your G.P.  If appropriate, they will refer you to CASCADE (a NHS provider based at Upton Hospital in Slough) which offers clinically based counselling and treatment for alcohol misuse.  For more information, contact the Drug & Alcohol Action Team:  

Tel. 01628 796362.  Email: DAAT@rbwm.gov.uk

Other Useful Resources

Adfam: 020 7553 7640 - http://www.adfam.org.uk
Adfam helps families facing problems with drugs or alcohol access a range of specialised services.

Alcoholics Anonymous: 0845 769 7555 - http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
A fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other so that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.

Drinkline: 0800 917 8282
National alcohol helpline providing free, confidential service. Callers have the option to speak to an advisor or listen to recorded information about alcohol.

Narcotics Anonymous: 020 7730 0009 - http://www.ukna.org
A non-profit fellowship of men and women for whom drugs have become a major problem. Recovering addicts meet reguarly to help each other stay clean.

National Association for Children of Alcoholics (NACOA): 0800 358 3456 – http://www.nacoa.org.uk
A charity founded to support children with an alcoholic parent.

National Drugs Helpline: 0800 77 66 00 – http://www.talktofrank.com
A 24-hour, seven-days a week, free and confidential service that offers advice and information to those who are concerned, or have questions, about drugs.  The service is available to anyone.

NHS Choices: www.nhs.uk/units
A national website giving advice on alcohol units, drinking and cutting down.

Parentline Plus: 0808 800 2222 – http://www.parentlineplus.org.uk 
A national charity that works for, and with parents.

Re-solv (Solvent Abuse): 01785 810 762 – http://www.re-solv.org
A national charity solely dedicated to the prevention of solvent and volatile substance abuse.